NURS 220 - Nursing Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Ms. Christina J. Salo, Raymond Nunez, Seong H. Rhee, Rashida Y. Wilson, Diane R. Anderson, Dr. Shiny Johnson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    10–11 students
    Credits
    3.5
    Prerequisite
    NURS 143 and NURS 144 and NURS 146 and MEDT 1 with a minimum grade of C in all prerequisites
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 220
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to concepts related to the four domains of care which include the patient, professional nursing, health, and illness. The course further examines the nursing process as the foundation of nursing practice and emphasizes the delivery of care based on Maslow's and Kalish's Hierarchy of Human Needs and Watson's Model of Caring. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts of infection, thermoregulation, pain, tissue integrity, gas exchange, perfusion, safety, nutrition, elimination, mobility, sleep, culture, spirituality, caregiving, and the health care system. The student will gain a conceptual understanding of principles and be able to apply them in all areas of nursing practice. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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    Thu 9:00am–1:50pm, Fri 7:00am–12:00pm, Fri 12:30pm–5:30pm, Fri 12:30pm–5:35pm